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The Department of Psychology at Florida International University (FIU) is searching for an open-rank tenure track position in Cognitive Neuroscience. Candidates in all areas of Cognitive Neuroscience will be considered, including human or animal (avian or rodent) neuroscience. Expertise using cutting-edge methodologies for research in Cognitive Neuroscience is expected (e.g., magnetic resonance imaging, near-infrared spectroscopy, electroencephalography, transcranial magnetic stimulation, confocal microscopy, optogenetics, Ca2+ imaging). The ideal candidate would complement the existing faculty in Cognitive Neuroscience, Clinical Science, or Developmental Science doctoral programs. Candidates must have a strong record of publications and active extramural grant funding.
Currently, Psychology faculty hold over $70 million in grants from federal agencies (e.g., NIMH, NICHD, NIDA, NIDDK, NIAAA, IES, NSF, DoJ), ranking 9th nationally on research and development expenditures according to the NSF Higher Education Research and Development Survey. Collaborative research is emphasized and many faculty share investigator status on grants. The department is closely affiliated with the Center for Children and Families (CCF) and the Center for Imaging Science (CIS). The CCF is an interdisciplinary Center and FIU Preeminent Program that focuses on research, education, and service in the area of child and adolescent mental health, with strong connections to the community and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest District in the nation. In addition, the CCF has as an active, large on-campus mental health clinic for children and adolescents with a well-established staff supportive of evidence-based practice and clinical research and serving more than 3000 families annually in school-year and summer settings. The CCF houses a shared 128-channel EGI EEG system. The CIS includes a research-dedicated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) facility that supports a 3T Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma and is equipped to run the Human Connectome Protocol. The department also has access to state-of-the-art animal care facilities for rodent, avian, and large animal research, as well as wet-lab and optical imaging equipment supporting researchers in behavioral neuroscience. The department is strongly committed to a climate that embraces diversity, and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity of the academic community through research, teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, mentorship of graduate students and postdocs, and service. The department has 40 tenure-track faculty, 22 instructors and research/clinical faculty, more than 150 graduate students spread across five doctoral specialty programs and master’s programs in professional counseling psychology and organizational science, 9 full-time undergraduate advisors, and over 4,000 undergraduate majors. The department is young and vibrant, with over 30 new hires in the past 5 years.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 519033 at facultycareers.fiu.edu and attach a CV, Teaching Statement, Research Statement, and Diversity Statement as a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted upon as determined by the search committee. Applicants are also requested to send an electronic copy of their materials and names of 3 references to: the Chair of the Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee, Anthony Dick, Ph.D. ( adick@fiu.edu ). To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by September 30, 2019. Review will continue until position is filled.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Florida International University
Florida International University, SW 8th St, Miami, FL, USA
Full time

Two Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology positions at Syracuse University. As part of our multiyear hiring plan, the Department of Psychology at Syracuse University invites applications for two full time tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant professor to support the APA -accredited Clinical Psychology doctoral program. This recruitment is part of an ambitious Invest Syracuse Cluster Hire Initiative in the broad area of Aging, Behavioral Health, and Neuroscience. As an integral part of this investment, Syracuse University will recruit multiple candidates for faculty positions for a research cluster in the focus area of innovative personalized approaches to technology & health. Faculty hired into these positions will build on our existing strengths in the focus area and will participate in an organized research cluster that spans multiple departments in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
Candidates for both positions must have a program of research with potential to attract extramural funding and be committed to excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, mentorship, and clinical training. The Department is especially interested in candidates with research programs focused on clinical intervention methods and health disparities.
The ideal candidate for the Intervention Methods position is a licensed clinical psychologist (or license-eligible) whose scholarship is focused on health-related intervention and/or novel methodologies for addressing health-related behaviors (e.g., telehealth, smartphone applications, sensor monitoring, etc.).
The ideal candidate for the Health Disparities position is a licensed clinical psychologist (or license-eligible) whose scholarship aims to reduce mental and physical disparities, promote equity, and/or address the needs of underserved populations.
In addition, candidates for both positions should demonstrate excellence in cultural competence, including the ability to effectively communicate across cultures.
Candidates for both positions will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, mentor undergraduate and doctoral students, provide supervision of clinical training, and engage in department, college, and university-level service activities. More information about the department may be found at http://psychology.syr.edu/ Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology preferred, a Ph.D. in in Psychology or a related filed is required. Candidates must have completed an APA -accredited pre-doctoral internship or be a licensed clinical psychologist (or license-eligible).
Job Specific Qualifications
The successful candidate will: 1. Develop a program of research able to secure sponsored funding 2. Teach graduate and undergraduate courses, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and supervise clinical training 3. Engage in committee work and service activities in the doctoral program, department, college, & university
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include maintaining an active program of research, teaching and advising at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the university. Information about the department may be found at http://psychology.syr.edu/.
Application Instructions
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
In addition to the completing the online faculty application http://www.sujobopps.com/postings/80596 , please attach electronic copies of: 1. a cover letter 2. curriculum vitae 3. a statement of research interests 4. a statement of teaching interests and philosophy 5. a statement of how the applicant will further Syracuse University’s commitment to build a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment http://inclusion.syr.edu/diversity-inclusion/ 6. contact information for three letters of recommendation
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEOC
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

The Department of Psychology at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in Applied Psychology broadly defined starting in Fall 2020. NMSU is the nation’s only Land Grant institution that is also classified as both a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Carnegie High Research Activity Institution. We are looking for a candidate whose research interests fall within the domains of Applied Psychology who can work with graduate students who aspire to career tracks both within and outside of academia. We are looking for a candidate with a record of external funding whose program of research will make a significant impact in their specialty area. Our faculty and graduate students have active research interests in social, cognitive, and engineering psychology. Candidates who can demonstrate clear connections to one or more of these areas of research or the potential for creative cross-disciplinary collaboration within and across departments are preferred. The successful candidate will value collegiality and service to their department/institution and will have the demonstrated capability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in applied areas of psychology such as engineering psychology, human/computer interaction, statistics, and research methods, and will serve as a research mentor to undergraduate and graduate students. Willingness to teach both face to face and online is desirable. To ensure full consideration of your application, submit your online application with all required materials by October 1, 2019 via https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/36460

New Mexico State University Psychology Department
Las Cruces, NM, USA
Full time

Assistant or Associate Professor in Developmental Psychology
Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park
The Department of Psychology ( www.psychology.umd.edu ) at the University of Maryland seeks candidates for a tenure-track/tenured position in developmental psychology. We are particularly interested in developmental scientists conducting basic human-behavioral research on topics related to experience-based plasticity, early-life programming, genetics/epigenetics, adversity, and stress. The effects of social environments and contexts on development, along with the role of protective and resilience factors, are also of particular interest. Advanced quantitative skills including, but not limited to, the use of mathematical or computational approaches to theory development and advanced statistical methods appropriate for developmental science are highly valued. The appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with an expected start date of Fall 2020. A strong candidate will be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology and quantitative methods.
Qualifications Candidates should have a strong publication record in developmental psychology and show promise for, or an established record of external funding. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentorship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and a commitment to conducting open and reproducible research. Consistent with Departmental and University values, candidates should be committed to fostering diversity and inclusion through their approach to research, teaching, and mentoring. A PhD in Psychology or related field, with a specialization in developmental science, is required at the time of appointment.
The University of Maryland has a vibrant community of scholars conducting research in the area of developmental science. Candidates will have many opportunities to collaborate with scholars within psychology and across multiple units, including the departments of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology, Family Sciences, Linguistics, Kinesiology, Hearing & Speech Sciences, and African American Studies, and the University of Maryland Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Education, and Social Work. Located in the Washington DC metropolitan area, faculty benefit from an array of other resources including close collaborative ties with neighboring institutions (e.g., Children’s National Medical Center; National Institutes of Health; Walter Reed National Military Medical Center; Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center/Baltimore).
Application materials should be submitted through https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/72718 and should include: a cover letter, CV, statement of current and future research interests and research philosophy, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (including evidence of teaching excellence, if available), and contact information for three references. Applicants may provide an optional sample research manuscript or journal article (recommended) in the Supplemental Document 1 field in eJobs. Because the Department of Psychology is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and promoting inclusion across campus materials should contain a statement describing the candidate’s commitment to diversity and inclusion along with a description of experiences that indicate a capacity to contribute to a climate of inclusivity. In addition, the Department embraces the values of open and reproducible science, and candidates are encouraged to address how they have pursued and/or plan to pursue these goals in their work.
For inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Jude Cassidy ( jcassidy@umd.edu ).
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative-Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who would enhance campus diversity.

University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
Full time

Department of Psychology
Queen’s University
Two Appointments in Psychology:
Tenure-track Assistant Professor and Associate Professor/Professor Position
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY/COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
The Department of Psychology at Queen’s University invites applications for two positions in Cognitive Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience: one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor and one tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. These positions will be held in the Department of Psychology, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2020.
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree completed at the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection are academic and teaching excellence. We invite applications from all areas of cognitive psychology and/or cognitive neuroscience. We seek individuals who will make substantial theoretical contributions to their topic area, build on strengths and connections within our department (such as attention, memory, and decision making). The successful candidates will be required to make contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Successful candidates for the tenure-track Assistant position will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding. The candidate must also be able to teach courses of broad appeal to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in Psychology.
Successful candidates for the tenured Associate Professor or Professor position will show leadership in independent high quality research, with peer assessed publications and secured external research funding, as well as outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
For both positions, the successful applicant will be positioned to train leading scholars, and would have the potential to build bridges into the technology sector that can supplement effective training for highly qualified jobs in academia and industry. In addition, the successful candidate would have the opportunity to collaborate with other departments at Queen’s University, such as Computer Science, Education, and Medical Sciences. Successful candidates must provide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.
The Department has excellent facilities for interdisciplinary research through links with the Queen’s Centre for Neuroscience Studies and its research-dedicated 3T Siemens Prisma MRI facility ( http://neuroscience.queensu.ca/ ), the Queen’s Biological Communication Centre ( http://www.queensu.ca/psychology/queens-biological-communication-centre ) and the Centre for Advanced Computing ( https://cac.queensu.ca/ ).
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada” OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.
A complete application consists of:
a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph);
a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications, awards and grants received);
a statement of current and prospective research interests;
a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching philosophy, as well as teaching outlines and evaluations if available); and,
Three letters of reference to be sent directly to Dr. Wendy Craig at the address included below. Reference letters should be dated, and include the referee’s name, position, department, institution, email address and telephone number, the name of the nominee, and the period of time and the capacity in which the referee has known the nominee.
The deadline for applications is October 15, 2019 . Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application package electronically as PDFs to Dr. Wendy Craig at psychead@queensu.ca although hard copy applications may be submitted to:
Dr. Wendy Craig, Head
Department of Psychology
Humphrey Hall
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario
CANADA K7L 3N6
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Theresa Brennan in the Department of Psychology, 613-533-6406.
Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) , which is posted at http://queensu.ca/facultyrelations/faculty-librarians-and-archivists/collective-agreement and at http://www.qufa.ca .

Department of Psychology
Queen’s University
Tenure-track Appointment in Psychology
DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE
The Department of Psychology at Queen’s University invites applications for a Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in Developmental Science, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2020.
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree completed at the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection are demonstrated academic and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will have a research program focused on social development from middle childhood through adolescence. Any topic within this broad area will be considered including, for example, social cognition, peer relationships, social interaction, prosocial behaviour, emotional development, and children's theories of mind. The successful candidate’s research area would complement our existing strengths in social cognition and socioemotional development among current faculty ( https://www.queensu.ca/psychology/graduate-program/prospective-students/programs/developmental-program/developmental-faculty ). A high degree of collaborative potential is required, which may manifest through cutting-edge research techniques (e.g., biological bases of social behavior), or natural bridges with other areas of the department (e.g., clinical, social, cognitive) or disciplines (e.g., education).
The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer-assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence. Candidates must provide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centered environment. The successful candidates will be required to make substantive contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval by the University.
The Department has excellent facilities for interdisciplinary research through links with the Queen’s Centre for Neuroscience Studies and its research-dedicated 3T Siemens Prisma MRI facility ( http://neuroscience.queensu.ca/ ), the Queen’s Biological Communication Centre ( http://www.queensu.ca/psychology/queens-biological-communication-centre ) and the Centre for Advanced Computing (https://cac.queensu.ca/).
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada” OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.
A complete application consists of:
a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph);
a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications, awards and grants received);
a statement of current and prospective research interests;
a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching philosophy, as well as teaching outlines and evaluations if available); and,
Three letters of reference to be sent directly to Dr. Wendy Craig at the address included below. Reference letters should be dated, and include the referee’s name, position, department, institution, email address and telephone number, the name of the nominee, and the period of time and the capacity in which the referee has known the nominee.
The deadline for applications is October 15, 2019 . Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to Dr. Wendy Craig at psychead@queensu.ca although hard copy applications may be submitted to:
Dr. Wendy Craig, Head
Department of Psychology
Humphrey Hall
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario
CANADA K7L 3N6
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Theresa Brennan in the Department of Psychology, 613-533-6406.
Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) , which is posted at
http://queensu.ca/facultyrelations/faculty-librarians-and-archivists/collective-agreement and at http://www.qufa.ca .

HARVARD UNIVERSITY . The Department of Psychology anticipates making a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level to begin July 1, 2020. We seek candidates with core expertise in clinical psychology/clinical science whose research programs also bridge to other domains in psychology, neuroscience, or related disciplines. Our interest is less in specific areas than it is in innovation and excellence. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2020. Candidates at all levels are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have a strong doctoral record and have completed their Ph.D. Candidates should have demonstrated a promise of excellence in both research and teaching. Teaching duties will include offerings at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, up to three representative reprints, and names and contact information of three to five references. Also required is a statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas. In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted to http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/9136 The application will be complete only when all three letters have been submitted.
Questions regarding this position can be addressed to Jill Hooley at jmh@wjh.harvard.edu . The committee will consider completed applications starting immediately on a rolling basis through October 1. We expect to begin conducting interviews in October and November.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY . The Department of Psychology anticipates making a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level to begin July 1, 2020. We seek candidates with expertise in social psychology, broadly defined. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2020. Candidates at all levels are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have a strong doctoral record and have completed their Ph.D. Candidates should have demonstrated a promise of excellence in both research and teaching. Teaching duties will include offerings at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, up to three representative reprints, and names and contact information of three to five references. Also required is a statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas. In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted to http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/9123 The application will be complete only when all three letters have been submitted.
Questions regarding this position can be addressed to Joshua Greene at jgreene@wjh.harvard.edu with the words “Social Search” in the subject line. Applications must be received by September 1, 2019 to be guaranteed review. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. We expect to conduct interviews in October and November.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a tenure stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Cognitive Psychology, focusing on Human-Technology Interaction. The successful applicant will join the Perception, Cognition, and Language Cluster. The appointment will begin July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.
The successful candidate will have received a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field by the start date of the appointment, or shortly thereafter. The applicant must demonstrate evidence of excellence in both teaching and research in an area that expands and complements the breadth of our department. Candidates must have a research program that demonstrates strengths in both theory and methodology in the general area of Human-Technology Interaction. Example research topics include but are not limited to brain-computer interfaces, human-robot interaction, and sensory-motor behaviour in the context of augmented reality.
A record of excellence in research will be demonstrated by high quality contributions in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards, and other honours, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through a teaching dossier documenting the candidate's contributions to teaching and learning, which includes a teaching statement, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference.
The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an internationally competitive, active, innovative, independent, externally funded program of research and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate students as well as graduate students enrolled in the tri-campus University of Toronto Psychology Graduate Program. There will be opportunities to collaborate with UTM psychologists exploring Perception, Cognition, and Language across the lifespan, as well as with psychologists in other clusters (Behavioural Neuroscience, Developmental Science, and/or Health, Adaptation and Well-being), and other researchers on all three campuses of the University of Toronto.
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For more information on the Department of Psychology, UTM please visit us at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/welcome-psychology-utm
Application Information: All qualified candidates are invited to apply online via: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1903326&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York .
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and no more than three copies of representative publications.
Equity and diversity are among UTM’s core values and are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1-2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented groups, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.
All application materials must be submitted online. Please direct questions to: psychair.admin@utoronto.ca. The application deadline is October 17, 2019.
Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply . We recommend combining attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.
Applicants must also ask at least three referees to send letters (dated, signed, and on letterhead), directly to the department via e-mail to psychair.admin@utoronto.ca by the closing date. We encourage applicants to use Interfolio http://www.interfolio.com/services/dossier/ for their letters of reference only.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

University of Toronto Mississauga
University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full time

Please distribute the following announcement for two post-doc openings in my lab at Northwestern University. I am specifically looking for two post-doctoral fellows to assist on several federally funded projects examining neurophysiological markers of internalizing and externalizing psychopathologies at Northwestern University (dept of psychiatry, downtown Chicago).
I’m particularly interested in finding postdocs with knowledge of sophisticated electrophysiological methodologies (e.g., time frequency decomposition, source localization, etc) and/or advanced statistical analysis abilities (e.g., mixture models/latent profile analysis, etc). These postdocs would also take the lead on writing up papers using new and existing data. The positions would begin in the spring or next summer (or earlier if possible).
To apply for the job, people should go here.
https://careers.northwestern.edu/psp/hr857prd_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=34958&PostingSeq=1
Or search for 34958 at the Northwestern careers page here: https://careers.northwestern.edu/

Northwestern University
Northwestern University, North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, USA
Full time

The University of Kansas seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Psychology expected to begin as early as August 18, 2020. The desired candidate will have a program of research and a teaching portfolio that can contribute to at least one of the unit’s programs: Brain, Behavior and Quantitative Science, Clinical Psychology, and/or Social Psychology. The candidate must also have research and teaching expertise in advanced quantitative or computational methods. An ideal candidate will have expertise developing or using quantitative and/or computational models that can address theory-driven questions. A Ph.D., ABD, or terminal degree is expected by the start date of appointment. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University of Kansas actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful applicant must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

The Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) MIRECC has openings for a 2-year clinical-research postdoctoral psychology fellowship (9/1/2020 – 8/31/2022).
The goal and focus of the fellowship is to train and develop the next generation of leading clinical researchers in schizophrenia and other forms of serious mental illness. Over the course of the two-year program, fellows are trained in academic, clinical, and health systems research, advanced clinical care service delivery, and program administration in an interdisciplinary setting. The fellowship combines individual mentored research and clinical training with state-of-the-art educational experiences. The MIRECC fellowship is also part of a larger VASDHS APA-accredited fellowship program, the Clinical Mental Health Research (CMHR) program.
The VASDHS MIRECC program is part of a joint collaborative MIRECC with the West Los Angeles (LA) VA, as a single MIRECC over VA VISN 22. The San Diego and Los Angeles MIRECC faculty work together in close collaboration; our San Diego-based trainees have multiple training and mentoring experiences with the Los Angeles faculty, affording a uniquely rich opportunity and breadth of expertise across the two sites. The combined research programs are internationally recognized in a broad range of research areas including cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging electrophysiology, neuropsychology, animal models, geriatric mental health, psychosocial interventions, cognitive remediation, clinical psychopharmacology, health services, and implementation science. We have a strong commitment to translational research linking basic science to clinical research and clinical research to services research.
Faculty/potential research mentors (and interests) include: David Braff, M.D. (psychophysiology, genetics), Gregory G. Brown, Ph.D. (neuroimaging, neuropsychology, computational modeling). Mark Geyer, Ph.D. (animal models, behavioral psychopharmacology), Lisa T. Eyler, Ph.D. (neuroimaging, geriatrics, microbiome and motivation), Greg Light, Ph.D. (psychophysiology, cognitive remediation), Barton W. Palmer, Ph.D. (aging, loneliness, empirical ethics research), Jared Young, Ph.D. (animal models, translational research, behavioral psychopharmacology), and others.
Application deadline is 12/1/2019 via the APPA CAS portal.
For further information, please contact:
Barton W. Palmer, PhD at bpalmer@ucsd.edu or (858) 246-0765

VASDHS MIRECC
VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS), San Diego, CA, USA
Full time

The Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Developmental Neuropsychology , broadly defined. The appointment will begin July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.
The successful applicant must have received a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field by the start date of the appointment, or shortly thereafter and demonstrate evidence of excellence in both teaching and research. Candidates must conduct research with humans. Researchers who conduct studies with special populations are strongly encouraged to apply, especially if their work is lab-based and has clinical and/or applied relevance. The successful candidate will have a rigorous program of research that focuses on the relationship between brain and behaviour in any developmental period(s) - from the prenatal period to adolescence, in an area of Psychology that complements and expands the breadth of our program . Candidates must have a strong research program in developmental neuropsychology that demonstrates both theoretical and methodological excellence that complements ongoing research in the department.
A record of excellence in research will be demonstrated by high quality contributions in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards, and other honours, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through a teaching dossier, to include a teaching statement, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations, documenting the candidate's contributions to teaching and learning, as well as strong reference letters.
The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an internationally competitive, active, innovative, independent, externally funded program of research and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate students as well as graduate students enrolled in the tri-campus University of Toronto Psychology Graduate Program. There will be opportunities to collaborate with UTM psychologists in research clusters focused on Behavioural Neuroscience, Developmental Science, Perception Cognition and Language, and/or Health, Adaptation and Well-being, as well as with researchers on all three campuses of the University of Toronto. Applicants who help bridge the Developmental Science and Behavioral Neuroscience research clusters within our department are especially welcomed. Applicants are encouraged to speak to how they will contribute to the research activities of the department.
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For more information on the Department of Psychology, UTM please visit us at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/welcome-psychology-utm
Application Information: All qualified candidates are invited to apply online via: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1903324&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and copies of no more than 3 representative publications.
Equity and diversity are among UTM’s core values and are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1-2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.
All application materials must be submitted online. Please direct questions to: psychair.admin@utoronto.ca . The application deadline is October 15, 2019.
Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply . We recommend combining attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.
Applicants must also ask at least three referees to send letters (dated, signed, and on letterhead), directly to the department via e-mail to psychair.admin@utoronto.ca by the closing date. We encourage applicants to use Interfolio http://www.interfolio.com/services/dossier/ for their letters of reference only.
All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by October 15, 2019.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

University of Toronto Mississauga
University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full time

The Stress & Motivated Behavior Institute (SMBI) has immediate Research Scientist positions available in two broad areas: Psychological Health and Military Operations . The positions are funded through cooperative research programs with Combat Capabilities Development-Command Armament Center (CCDC-AC). Psychological Health examines a learning diathesis model for the development and maintenance of military-related mental health difficulties and coping. Primary data collection is at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. Military Operations involves interdisciplinary research involving Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychophysiology, Biomedical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The primary research studies involve military performance in virtual reality training scenarios with the goal to optimize performance while accounting for individual differences in reactivity, vigilance, and inhibitory control. Primary data collection will be at the state-of-the-art facilities at the Tactical Behavior Research Laboratory (TBRL) of the Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (CCDC-AC) of the Picatinny Arsenal in Northern New Jersey. Candidates must be US citizens and pass government background screens for sensitive research. Interested candidates will provide a letter of interest, a c.v., and two letters of support to richard.servatius@va.gov .

Central New York Research Corporation
Syracuse NY & Picatinny NJ
Full time

Position Description
The Department of Population Health at NYU Langone Health is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in developmental science to work with Dr. Clancy Blair, Bezos Family Foundation Professor of Population Health, on a research project examining the development of self-regulation in children in predominantly low-income, non-urban communities in the US. The position entails working with a research team and assisting with the management, analysis, and preparation for publication of data collected in a large, federally-funded longitudinal study. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills in generating and testing hypotheses regarding biological and social influences on development from birth through early adolescence. The position entails a leadership role in authorship of research manuscripts, posing and testing key questions and conducting quantitative analyses using a range of analytic approaches, such as mixed linear modeling, latent growth modeling, and econometric approaches. The position may also involve opportunities for the design and implementation of research protocols for planned new data collection.
Qualifications
Candidates are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology or related discipline by the time of their appointment, to have strong analytical skills for quantitative data, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a research environment.
Application Instructions
Please email alexandra.bennett2@nyulangone.org with a letter of interest including a statement of research, a curriculum vita, three representative publications, and names and contact information for three individuals who can be contacted for a reference.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
N YU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital or parental status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

The Department of Psychology and the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh announce a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level, pending budgetary approval. We seek individuals with a program of research in child, adolescent or adult development and learning. We are searching for individuals with demonstrated interest in the interface of race/ethnicity with learning and development. For example:
Social developmental processes that support well-being and promote learning and educational outcomes
The role of racial/ethnic identity processes in supporting positive developmental and learning outcomes
Family, school, and community processes that promote positive child and youth development, motivation and positive educational outcomes
Intervention/prevention efforts targeted at enhancing learning and development
The person filling this position will complement current strengths of the Psychology Department and LRDC and their partnerships with other units of the University, which include the Centers for Urban Education ( https://www.cue.pitt.edu ), Race and Social Problems ( http://crsp.pitt.edu ), Social and Urban Research ( https://ucsur.pitt.edu ), and Parents and Children ( https://www.cpc.pitt.edu ).
The Psychology Department ( http://www.psychology.pitt.edu ) is committed to excellence in research and in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Its 39 tenure-stream faculty offer five graduate training programs: Biological and Health, Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Social, along with cross-program training opportunities. The interdisciplinary nature of psychological science is reflected in both faculty research interests and collaborations and training options afforded to graduate students.
LRDC ( http://www.lrdc.pitt.edu ) brings together faculty across the cognitive, social, computational, and educational sciences to study learning in its cognitive, neural, social, and organizational aspects, and to make links to education practice, policy, and out-of-school settings. Research areas include learning domains, e.g. literacy and STEM, as well as more general learning factors, e.g. motivation and engagement, reasoning and argumentation, and the contexts that support learning and socioemotional development.
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to excellence in research and teaching, and to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related area. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of scholarly impact, research productivity, teaching potential, and ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community.
The review of applications will begin immediately, with applications received by October 1 , 2019 receiving full consideration. Applications should be submitted electronically by sending a cover letter, CV, statements of research and teaching interests, diversity statement, up to three representative publications, and three letters of recommendation sent directly to psyrecr@pitt.edu . The subject heading of recommendation letters should include the applicant’s last name and the word Recommendation . Inquiries regarding the position can be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor Elizabeth Votruba-Drzal ( evotruba@pitt.edu ). The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Assistant or Associate Professor in Developmental Psychology
The Department of Psychology in the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles is seeking applications for a tenure track position with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Developmental Psychology. We are seeking a strong scholar who has established a track record of research publications and grant support, or who has demonstrated potential for programmatic research and receipt of external research funding. Successful candidates should be willing to work collaboratively both within the department and across disciplines. We are seeking candidates in any area of developmental inquiry, from cognitive and socio-emotional development to developmental psychopathology. The department is building a culturally diverse intellectual community; we strongly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups.
Applicant must have a PhD degree in field. Applicants should submit a cover letter, current c.v., representative publications, statements of research, teaching, and service accomplishments, and a list of three references through the USC online portal: https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-or-associate-professor-in-developmental-psychology/1209/13013167 .
For questions related to the search, please contact Frank Manis, manis@usc.edu. Review of applications will begin October 1. More information about the program at USC can be found at the following website: https://dornsife.usc.edu/psyc/ .
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.

University of Southern California
Psychology Department, USC David and Dana Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California, 3620 S. McClintock Ave., SGM-501 Los Angeles, CA 90089
Full time

Assistant or Associate Professor in Developmental Psychology
The Department of Psychology in the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles is seeking applications for a tenure track position with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Developmental Psychology. We are seeking a strong scholar who has established a track record of research publications and grant support, or who has demonstrated potential for programmatic research and receipt of external research funding. Successful candidates should be willing to work collaboratively both within the department and across disciplines. We are seeking candidates in any area of developmental inquiry, from cognitive and socio-emotional development to developmental psychopathology. The department is building a culturally diverse intellectual community; we strongly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups.
Applicant must have a PhD degree in field. Applicants should submit a cover letter, current c.v., representative publications, statements of research, teaching, and service accomplishments, and a list of three references through the USC online portal: https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-or-associate-professor-in-developmental-psychology/1209/13013167 .
For questions related to the search, please contact Frank Manis, manis@usc.edu. Review of applications will begin October 1. More information about the program at USC can be found at the following website: https://dornsife.usc.edu/psyc/ .
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.

Frank Manis
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Full time

Summary
The Department of Psychology at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida invites applications for a full-time, continuing track position of Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning in August 2020.
The Psychology Department offers a BS in psychology with three specializations: Forensic, Industrial/Organizational, and Child and Adolescent Development. We also offer an MS in Clinical Psychology, with a forensic specialization, taught within a scientist-practitioner model. The curriculum requires a master’s thesis.
Essential Functions
The applicant should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in research design, statistics in psychology, tests and measurements and upper-level courses in the area of specialization.
Additional responsibilities include:
academic advising of undergraduate and graduate students,
supervision of undergraduate research, supervision of master’s thesis research, departmental service, university service, community service, and sustained scholarship
Qualifications/Requirements
The position requires a Ph.D. in any area of experimental psychology (a background in forensic or legal psychology is preferred but not required).
Undergraduate and Graduate teaching experience and research experience.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest that includes a statement of their teaching philosophy and a statement of their research history and plans, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly work. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER Department of Behavioral Science in the Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences is accepting applications for an open rank, term tenure track position in the following two areas:
Energy Balance - Behavioral and pharmacological treatment of obesity, diet and physical activity, psychological aspects of treatment, weight management compliance, caloric restriction and intermittent fasting, endocrine and metabolic mechanisms associated with obesity and other related areas of energy balance.
Mobile Health - Development and application of new and emerging digital health technologies (e.g., mobile, wireless and sensor technology, online social networks, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data) for behavioral assessment and intervention in cancer prevention and survivorship.
Target populations may include the general population, those with chronic medical comorbidities, minority and underserved, as well the cancer patient populations.
The successful candidate will participate actively in the Department of Behavioral Science’s robust research portfolio which includes: nicotine psychopharmacology, smoking cessation, genetics of nicotine dependence, youth tobacco use prevention, affective neuroscience, psychosocial oncology, energy balance, biopsychosocial influences on cancer outcomes, adherence to complex regimens, caregiver and dyadic intervention mind-body medicine, mobile and sensor applications for assessment and interventions, genetic and genomic testing, skin cancer prevention and/or other areas related to cancer prevention and survivorship.
For more information on this position, visit the MD Anderson Careers site - Faculty/Research Faculty Positions/Behavioral Science:
https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/careers/research-faculty-positions.html
Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree. For appointment at the level of Assistant Professor, highest preference will be given to candidates with post-doctoral training and a strong research agenda, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or funding from grants and fellowships. For appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Professor, highest preference will be given to candidates with an established research program, demonstration of a sustained research trajectory and a record of extramurally funded research.
To apply, email a cover letter outlining the relevance of research experience and interests, brief statement of current and proposed research plan, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of five references to: BehSciFacultySearch@mdanderson.org
MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws, unless such distinction is required by law. All positions at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment.